Melrose Manor: Spacious Retreat in Abilene's Heart
5-bedroom home near parks, shopping, and downtown attractions
Melrose Manor - Heart of Abilene
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Stay in the heart of Abilene in this rare two-story getaway near Oscar Rose Park. With 5 bedrooms, 2 renovated bathrooms, 2 living rooms, a kitchen with movable island, a large private backyard plus parking for 6+ vehicles, there's room for everyone to relax. Centrally located just minutes from dining, shopping, ACU, Hardin-Simmons, Hendrick Medical Center, and downtown attractions.
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🏡 About the Space — Melrose Manor Welcome Home Melrose Manor is a spacious, beautifully updated two-story home in the heart of Abilene's Sayles Boulevard area. With 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 living spaces, dedicated workspaces, a large private backyard, and ample parking space for 6+ vehicles, there's room for families, friends, work trips, and extended stays to spread out and feel at home. Open to data center contractor housing, workstay for the OpenAI Stargate Project, or any corporate monthly stay. 🛋️ Living Spaces Downstairs Living Room A cozy first-floor gathering space with comfortable seating, a 50" Smart TV, and a dining area nearby. It's a great spot to relax after a day exploring Abilene. Upstairs Bonus Living Room Head upstairs to a spacious second living area featuring a large sectional that converts into a sleeper sofa, a large Smart TV, and plenty of room to relax, play games, or spend time together. There's also space for additional air mattresses (bedding included with these), if needed. 🛏️ Bedrooms With 5 bedrooms across 2 floors, Melrose Manor offers plenty of privacy for larger groups. Downstairs Primary bedroom with a Smart TV Large windows and a comfortable reading chair Closet for guest belongings A downstairs office with Serta brand queen sized sleeper sofa Upstairs 3 private bedrooms 1 full bathroom Closets for guest storage Smart TV in one of the upstairs bedrooms The layout makes it easy for families or groups to spread out while still having comfortable spaces to gather. 💻 Work & Flexible Sleeping Space Need to work while you're away? Melrose Manor has multiple workspace options. The upstairs living area features an L-shaped desk, while the downstairs office offers a dedicated desk, large windows, and a queen-size sleeper sofa. The office can also serve as an additional sleeping space when needed. 🍳 Kitchen The fully renovated kitchen gives you everything you need to prepare meals during your stay. It features a movable center island, modern updates, plenty of workspace, and a washer/dryer conveniently tucked away without taking over the cooking area. 🛁 Bathrooms There are two fully renovated full bathrooms, with one located on each floor. This convenient layout makes mornings and bedtime easier for larger groups. 🌳 Private Backyard Step outside to one of Melrose Manor's standout features—a large, fully fenced and private backyard. It's a great place to enjoy your morning coffee, let the kids play, gather with family and friends, or fire up the 36" Pit Boss gas grill for an outdoor meal. 📍 Location You'll be staying in the centrally located Sayles Boulevard area, just a few blocks from Oscar Rose Park and minutes from downtown, restaurants, shopping, universities, and other Abilene attractions. ✨ The Melrose Manor Experience Whether you're visiting Abilene for a family gathering, university event, work trip, weekend getaway, or extended stay, Melrose Manor combines space, comfort, privacy, and a convenient central location to give you a true home-away-from-home experience.
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What this place offers
Amenities
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Shower gel
Common
- Air conditioning
- Cleaning products
- Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
- Dishes and silverware
- Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
- Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
- Hair dryer
- Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
- Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
- Dedicated workspace
- TV
- Washing Machine
- Wifi
Kitchen and dining
- Baking sheet
- Barbecue utensils
- Blender
- Coffee
- Coffee maker
- Dining table
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Toaster
- Wine glasses
Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Hot Water
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Shower gel
Outdoors
- BBQ
Bedroom and laundry
- Bed linens
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Hangers
- Room-darkening shades
- Clothing storage
Entertainment
- Books
- Ethernet connection
Home safety
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Smoke detector
Heating and cooling
- Ceiling fan
- Indoor fireplace
Services
- Cleaning before checkout
- Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
Parking and facilities
- Free parking on premises
- Private living room
- Free street parking
Location features
- Laundromat nearby
Luxury Amenities
- Security system
House Rules
Accessibility
Neighborhood
Melrose Manor is nestled in Abilene’s historic Sayles Boulevard area, one of the city’s most established and centrally located neighborhoods. Known for its mature trees, spacious lots, charming older homes, and distinctive architecture, the area offers a genuine taste of Abilene’s character and history. You’ll be just minutes from downtown, local restaurants, shopping, McMurry University, and some of Abilene’s favorite attractions. Oscar Rose Park is just a few blocks away, offering green space, recreation, playgrounds, and seasonal water activities. It’s the perfect combination of historic Abilene charm and convenient access to everything the city has to offer.
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